And for some webnews…

• On latpops
• On writing and typing
• On Michael Jordan
• On insomnia
• On racism
• On some cool electronic how-to

Guide to getting a laptop

Tom’s networking had this article on how to choose a laptop for daily use, and had mentioned an iBook along with the usual PC options.

He actually chucked the iBook, to the probable dismay of the Mac cult – but just remember that he needed a “different type of machine” for his particular use.

I still live by my mantra: PC desktop, Apple laptop :)

The difference between writing and typing

Yeah, duh, I already know that difference. But this article shows a study that typing people think more.

The article was pretty interesting and made some strong points. And I totally agree that writing, is just like reading real books… a matter of aesthetic preference and not so much as a factor which affects productivity.

I like the latter part of the article which states:

He didn’t think there was any difference between the two. He also didn’t buy my argument that typing has aesethetic pleasures of its own, which is why so many geeks prefer keyboards with a distinct “click” on the keys.

This is very true (the latter argument I mean) that’s the very reason I prefer Logitech over a cheaper A4Tech keyboard/mouse system.

Anyways, another aesthetic pleasure can be derived during my college days – I’ve always preferred my notes to be in the digital format for two reasons. One was if I had tried to jot down everything manually, the paper would look like I just had a stroke. Second was I liked to select points, and print those “edited” versions of my notes when a certain exam was coming… not that I really had to use them though, copying from seat-mates was much easier hehehehe.

A Michael Jordan-bashing article

Though I enjoy the NBA, I’m not an avid viewer. But I just had to post this article for the sheer morbid curiosity of how my sister, and half-brother for that matter, would probably react to it.

They love Michael!

The man who couldn’t sleep

Amazing. How could a human body actually go that long without sleep? Oh well, He might as well put up a 900 number and kill time talking to losers… at least he’d earn some extra cash.

Traces of racism

This page shows pictures of places which paint a clear picture of how serious racism was in the early days.

Pretty interesting to browse through.

USB hack

As soon as I get myself a Multi-meter, I’m definitely going to try making one of these!